Connor wrapped her arms around her. IT didn't surprise him that she seemed surprised he was still there. "Maybe because you told me to go, and didn't ask. Maybe it's because I know you need me. Maybe it's because of if I'd been even minutes later, I'd be burying you instead. Maybe it's because I don't want to go. And maybe it's because I bloody well love you and want to be here." He said, kissing her on top of the head, and stroking her hair, hoping to soothe. "And maybe it's all of that. But the simple fact is, because I want to be here"

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Phoebe just sigjed and sat down, leaning back. It had been a long day and it just seemed to be going on. She looked over to Nicholas and Estella